USA Cycling, the sport’s governing body in the United States, has backed down on plans to allow two-way radios to be used in all races falling under its remit in the face of opposition from the UCI, which insists they must be banned in National Racing Calendar events in the USA, as well as in … Read more
Mark Cavendish will next month finally be granted the Freedom of the Borough of Douglas on his native Isle of Man, two and a half years after he was told that the honour was to be bestowed on him in August 2008, reports the isleofman.com website.The HTC-Highroad sprinter was singled out for the award, previous … Read more
Earlier this month we reported on how a well-heeled group of residents living close to a cycle lane in the New York borough of Brooklyn were suing the city authorities over the lane’s presence in their community.Fortunately, it seems, they are in the minority when it comes to New Yorkers’ attitudes towards bike lanes, at … Read more
For years, cyclists have been solving the age-old conundrum of what to do with their cable or chain lock while they’re actually riding their bike by pressing them into service as makeshift belts, or draping them, bandolier-style, across the shoulder. Now, a British company, Plus Eight Industries, has devised the Hiplok, claimed to be the … Read more
Castelli’s Lightness gloves do a good job of keeping your hands warm in typical spring and autumn conditions, or even on cool summer mornings if you have cold blood running through your veins.They’re single thickness, the back sections being made from Thermoflex, which is a stretchy, breathable polyester with a slightly fleecy surface next to … Read more
Take away all the gear-selecting gubbins and a road brake lever is just a big hinge covered in rubber, really. Dia Compe’s BL07 is more stripped back than most, a traditionally shaped lever with a narrow profile and internal cable routing. It’ll do the job just fine on your singlespeed or retro build. Just don’t … Read more
A proposal to re-route the Trans Pennine Trail up and over a road bridge by using steps rather than ramps has been heavily criticised by user groups including Sustrans.The Trail runs for 215 miles coast-to-coast from Southport on the Irish Sea to Hornsea on the North Sea.The work is necessary as Manchester’s Metrolink tram system … Read more
The Design Council has unveiled details of the four winning designs in the Residential Bike Theft Challenge, announced earlier this year, as part of the Home Office’s Design Out Crime initiative.The four designers, each given £10,000 to develop their solutions to the issue of theft of bikes from in and around people’s homes, were Cyclehoop, … Read more
Internet retailers Bikesales4u have just introduced a range of hydration backpacks to their portfolio from Caribee, a leading outdoor brand from Australia.The Hi-Vis Flow, for example, is a slimline and lightweight pack aimed at cyclists, runners or anyone else needing an efficient hydration system when on the move. It comes with two zipped side pockets … Read more
Milk Bikes, an Essex-based bike brand, has recently launched its first bike specifically designed with low-maintenance commuting in mind.Milk Bikes was founded in 2010 by long-time cyclist and commuter Mark Meadows who grew increasingly frustrated with the amount of time spent cleaning and maintaining his bikes. Mark, who grew up on a dairy farm – … Read more
